Our EPIC Southern Utah road trip! (Underrated GEMS 😍)
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- čas přidán 2. 06. 2024
- We’re back in Southern Utah and spent 6 days on an EPIC road trip, exploring the region's underrated hikes, state parks, local eats, and crazy scenic spots outside of the popular National Parks. A HUGE thank you to Tripadvisor for sponsoring this video and giving us a WILD experience at Hell’s Revenge! Discover your next tour or experience on Tripadvisor (they have 300,000 to choose from!) and don’t forget to use our code APLUSK10 for 10% off: bit.ly/tripadvisoraplusk
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⌚Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
01:20 Mountain biking in Moab
04:37 Our FAVORITE drive in Moab
05:35 Thai takeout picnic on the Colorado River
07:20 A HUGE thank you to Tripadvisor!
08:44 CRAZY Sunset 4x4 tour at Hell’s Revenge
14:04 Professor Creek and Mary Jane Canyon Trail
16:55 Miss Gelato
17:55 Boondocking in the La Sal Mountains
19:09 Little Wild Horse Canyon
23:00 Long Dong Silver
24:38 Bentonite Hills
27:04 Moonscape Overlook
29:18 Driving on the BEAUTIFUL Highway 12
30:03 Wild Indigo Cafe
32:27 Kodachrome Basin State Park
33:59 Red Canyon
36:18 Snow Canyon State Park
41:15 La Cocina Mexican Street Food (CLOSED now)
42:19 Check out our Utah resources
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Hi y’all! We’re Adam, Kathryn, and Kona, an adventurous married couple (+ pup!) living on the road in our self-converted sprinter van! You can often find us driving all around the US and Canada, scoping out the best coffee shops, eating tacos and ice cream (we're a 5+ taco and 2+ scoop household), and enjoying nature.
We help travelers spend less time (and stress!) planning their trip and more time enjoying it! Our detailed travel guides, CZcams videos, and travel resources share the must-visit local eats, popular and off the beaten path sights, and tons of tips to make planning your next adventure a whole lot easier.
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I have found that cameras never truly capture the colors/glow of the rocks. It's just something you have to go see yourself. It's so stunning. Great video!
Totally agree! Thanks!
I have never in several years of watching you guys seen terror in Adams face. I’ve seen excitement, I’ve seen concern, I’ve seen so many emotions. Never have I seen terror. I felt like I was on the 4x4 tour with you guys. Change your shorts and onto the next one. Absolutely amazing adventure! As always can’t wait to see what is next.
😂😂 it was a wild ride!
Stunning episode! Just speechless. I counted the number of times Kathryn said “ oh my gosh”😂😂. Hats off to you guys for doing things out of your comfort zone. Very impressive.
Moonscape overlook was an out of body experience. Fantastic drone footage guys. So grateful to be watching all this through you♥️
haha it was wild and wonderful adventure! Thank you!
128 is by far one of the most beautiful drives. Easy, no drop offs so you can enjoy and look at the scenery
Your photography & drone footage is AMAZING!!!!!!
You guys are true professionals!!!
Thank you for sharing this ❤
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
Ok y'all knocked it out of the park with this one! So much beautiful scenery and activities. That region is just so magical and you documented everything perfectly!
Thanks, Gatewood!
I adore when people visit lesser known places!
Epic episode. Southern Utah is my favorite photography destination. The colors are only to be understood and believed in person.
Totally agree!
There is always so much thought and care and work that goes into creating these beautiful videos. You guys are something special. From someone who hasn't ventured away from Northwest Washington in over 10 years, southern Utah is also something very special.
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Always a great Sunday morning when there is a new A+K video!
Moab is my favorite place in Utah! I think I said more “Oh my gosh” phrases than Katherine when we did hells revenge 🤣🤣. We can’t get enough of Utah! ❤ Great video!
YES!! UTAH IS TRULY A BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO VISIT AND VISIT AND VISIT..
Hey, my wife and I are fairly new subs ( in our mid 70's) and thoroughly enjoy your videos and we just bought 2 of your 'cool coffee cups to be delivered tomorrow! You work hard and play hard....Thank You both for sharing your fun with us!! Happy Trails!
That's so awesome! Thanks for watching and thanks for your support!
I love Utah, my favourite State of the Four Corners. I visited for the first time in 1989, when Moab was a sleepy slickrock town with great character. I've camped in my tent at Slickrock Campground several times, on the North side of town. There's so much to explore in this whole area, hiking, climbing, mountain biking, off roading. Can't get enough. Sadly, Moab has grown, its too commercial, lost its character, thats progress ? Goblin Valley has a slot loop, Wild Horse and Bell, its a really fun hike too ! Love you guys, your enthusiasm is infectious,so look forward to your postings. Oldtimer Englishman reliving past adventures with you now.
Unfortunately you’re right. Eventually places like Moab and Sedona will be super developed and the ultra wealthy will buy up the land or develop it. It’s sad. It’s land that should remain empty, wild and free forever. But people need their trendy coffee shops, gas stations and restaurants, apartments etc
@@ndcw918 But do they ? Or are these things imposed, just to make money? I can remember so many towns that have suffered the same fate, within the Southwest.
@@martinforrester8249 I was being sarcastic. Humans should let a good thing be left alone and just enjoy it and leave nothing behind. But so many of these privileged yuppies need these things to feel good and then we see our beautiful lands being taken over by the same boring and dull corporate developments and also parking lots, more roads etc. permanently altering a beautiful unique landscapes not found anywhere else on earth. It’s a tragedy to say the minimum
Totally agree with both of you about Moab. It's a bummer how commericalized it has become. It's unfortunate, but it's just the way it is.
We did Little Wild Horse and Bell Canyon in this video. It was amazing!
Thanks for watching, Martin!
@ndcw918 I understood your comment. There is a point still to be made however.
Completely agree about Southern Utah's scenery. My friend and I did a big Road Trip through Arizona, Utah, and a side quest to Colorado for Mesa Verde NP. The scenic drives through Southern Utah were incredible and the Grand-Staircase drive will always stick out to me. The Bentonite Hills look so cool, they remind me a little of the Painted Desert area near Petrified Forest NP but on a much grander scale.
It’s so awesome out there!
This video was really awesome--I love the West and enjoy watching the adventures you share with us. Thank you. Stay safe.
I can’t wait to go back to Utah!! I pass through there frequently in an 18 wheeler and I’ll make sure to vlog my next journey there!
You but are amazing couple. Love watching our videos
Just missed you! Have lived in St. George for 20 years now and Southern Utah never disappoints! Camped in Kodachrome 3nights this week and that area is just amazing! I love it here too! Thanks for highlighting some of the rest of the area!
So much to see and do out there! Some of our favorite places!
The Hogback...
Amazing!
You guys are too funny - I thought you were going to be "taking it easy"?! Great video!
Love southern Utah! Thanks for sharing.
Best camp showers ever at Kodachrome Basin campsite. We did most of the same things you did last year. Such a beautiful area.
Hello Adventuers, WOW! I have indeed seen this Rafael swell and its Amazing! This place feels like its on another planet. Utah is soooo amazing!!
I remember when we drove through the Hanksville area in 2022 and were amazed by the beauty of Factory Butte and its surroundings. Unfortunately, we didn't have a 4x4 vehicle to visit the Moonscape Overlook and Long Dong Silver. Highway 12 was amazing.
The beginning of that 4x4 adventure is a big nope for me! Great job driving, Adam! Outstanding copiloting and commentary, Kathryn! “You just can’t look down, because down is death” 💀🤣
It was pretty terrifying at times! 😂
Wow and Wow again!
Stunning video and thanks for sharing these lesser known places! Can’t wait to explore more of Utah!!
Thank you for sharing the hidden gems of southern Utah. So beautiful! Little Kona is quite the hiker!
Great adventure , stunning scenery !! You are so fortunate to be there . Thanks for sharing .
loved the video and appreciate all your hard work. happy to see your channel growing. so deserved.
That was some serious epic-ness! Great to see the dance edits at the end again! Awesome stuff!
Amazing journey and scenery..this is the best!
Fantastic video. Thanks for sharing. 👍
Another great video with epic footage of places we haven't seen before. Some of those places looked like they were fake but we know mother nature can do anything. Thanks so much for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for sharing this! Southern Utah sure looks like an awesome place to visit.
Another awesome video! 🤩 👏
Great video. We loved our Moab trip last year and you’ve confirmed our desire to return .
Another great video, thanks A and K.
wow the sights are amazing. We need yet another trip to Moab!
Im so glad i get to go along on your adventures. You two are making some mighty fine memories!
yahoo a sponsor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! way to go
What awesome photos…thanks!! Love the video
A truly fantastic video…all the adventures! 😳😬 the food looked so amazing…loved this action packed video!
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My wife and I loved this video, actually we really enjoy all of your videos. We are planning a 14 day stay in Moab in October this year. We mountain bike and hike most of the time, but so enjoyed the Hell's Revenge segment, so oh my gosh, we reserved a day with the off road company today. Can't wait.
Awesome! We hope y’all have a great time! Thanks for watching!
Amazing drone footage!! Great episode
Thank you!
This is one of your BEST episodes ever!! And with your quality of videos, that's saying a lot! It seems that slowing down in releasing episodes has improved the relaxed feel of your videos, and we can soak in the places you visit more. You continue to be an inspiration for budding creators like us! 😁
Also, we really understand what you mean about people over 'enhancing' pictures and videos of many places. If something online or in print looks unnaturally colorful or vibrant, it probably is.
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Going in July can’t wait to see some of these gems!
Boy, that was some adventure, stay safe ...
Absolutely love your content! 🩷 🌍✨
Rice and Spice in citrus Park north of Tampa is unreal amazing. Kai soy was so good with a braised beef rib in it. Family run and everything was always amazing
Looks legit! Saved it!
@@AdventuresofAplusK it really is, a guy and his wife run it. His brother is the sushi chef and I think his son and nephew work in the kitchen too. Talked to them a lot sitting at the bar.
Action packed episode. So much to explore in S Utah
WOW...soooo cool!
I miss Moab! We were there last summer. Will need to go back again! Thanks for the beautiful video.
Another great video!
Kodachrome State park is awesome. We spent 3 days there. The hikes were epic. The shower luxurious and there was ice cream at the visitor center. My perfect place.
We were pleasantly surprised by those showers! So nice! And that park was awesome too!
Absolutely amazing scenery and photography. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.
Thank you and thanks for watching!
The Drive is AWESOME!!
always a good show guys ++++
I've just finished watching this vid again, it's by far, the very best I've watched of this wonderful area. Sorry for enthusing, but i can't get enough. THANKYOU SO MUCH .
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
Wow ! one of your best videos, the editing is excellent
Great Video, thank you
We just found your channel and you do a great job of describing and mapping the area. We have been in the area a couple of times but have missed most of the spots you went. Next time we will bring you with us ! We are heading for the Dempster next and enjoyed your blog on this. Best to you two.
Thank you so much for watching!
Ohhh your on the bikes too...WOW...
That's cool!
Great video! Nice to see other areas other than the National Park. I loved Kodachrome State park and there amazing showers!
Those showers were top notch!
I like ditching the crowds....awesome trip. Happy Trails 🐕
Oh my goodness!!! I love the footage you provided here! I especially love the Bentonville Hills footage ... the drone footage reminds me of agate slaps ... it is sooo pretty. I am adding southern Utah in my bucket list. I would love to see it in real life! And the food, oh my! You are making me hungry!! LOL ... love you both! Love how you share your journey with us! So looking forward to your videos when it comes out!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
Every time I plan a trip I end up in Utah! Just so epic!
I cannot believe y'all crawled into those small spaces.
I'm loving these videos, happy you're exploring the West again. (Don't forget about East Glacier!) 😊
Thank you thank you for another epic video, and I must say this is definitely one of your BEST! Kathryn, please tell me what shoes you are wearing...those look really comfy and versatile! Take care you guys and keep up the awesome work!!
Thank you! Those are Altra Lone Peaks. We love them! We have a link to all of our gear in the description! 😊
Great video absolutely beautiful camera work , you guys should do a series on hwy 395 in California, it runs just outside of Yosemite and Mt Whitney and ends in Lake Tahoe so much beauty in the Sierra Nevada mountains
Stay tuned! Thanks!
@@AdventuresofAplusK sounds like 395 is in the works , must stop at Shatz bakery in Bishop !
You know it!
Spectacular video. I my opinion one of your best. The images were crystal clear and the constantly changing landscapes were mind blowing. Kona looked like a pro going through the slot canyon and loved when he was rolling around in the sand.😍
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
Wow...and where are my tacos?? They look so Damn GOOD!
Was thinking I'm older think that I would turn the handlebars up and have the breakes moved so i wouldn't be slouched over. Might be more comfortable. Great video...Glad your back in the states!!
I love Utah!!
That looks good!
I love when you get to take Kona! ... definitely a majestic state!
Thank you for this extra long video report .You are the best traveling site I have encountered , best editing /autenticity ,etc. Love you guys , hope to meet you someday !
Thank you! If you see us say hi!
Loads of info and scenery in this one! We also travel with our dog and go to places that are pet friendly, and sometimes we have to skip the museums and indoor tours. We recently went to dog beaches in San Diego and just returned from Yosemite and Sequoia Parks, and feel like we didn't miss anything while enjoying everything with our pup. Lava tubes... have you been to the one near Flagstaff, AZ? (google Flagstaff Lave Tube and you'll get tons of info about it). Neat to see with boondocking in the forest while you visit. Cheers! Pete in Arizona - KI7LIL
Love the longer format!
Thanks! We're really enjoying making them as well!
The drone shots are amazing!
Thanks!
Beautiful thanks
This video took me so long to watch because I kept pausing to add things to my Utah list- t
I really appreciate all your work in selecting the coolest places and then filming about them! It makes trip planning easier to go off your recommendations 😁
Also, the 4x4 part of the video was AMAZING!!
That's awesome! Be sure to check out the google map in the description. We have everything we did pinned!
Thank you for watching! ❤
I think this is my favorite video from you guys to date! The drone shots were amazing, the locations were amazing (definitely adding them to my travel list) and the drone shots were super cool too! My favorite was when you were lying down and the drone took off above you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video! River road is one of my favorite roads to drive on. There is a natural spring where you can fill up for water as you enter River Road. Sandy beach is a great place to have lunch, and one of the best places to learn to roll on a kayak. Thanks for putting a lot of thoughts and research in your videos. If you guys do come back, look into Coyote Gulch. I think you guys would really enjoy that hike:)
So much to see out there! We’d love to do Coyote Gulch but we’d have to board Kona and we try to limit it. It’s been on our list for a long time! That spring water is clutch! Wish we had a way to get it into our tanks. We have to fill with a hose
Thanks for watching!
That is amazing..😮
Excellent video! Drone heaven! Loved the hand launch scene 😎🚁. Such an amazing area and you guys keep discovering even more epic spots every time you go. Thank you so much for sharing. I watched this while drinking my morning coffee from my A&K mug ☕️. Last weekend we went to Silver Falls State Park and your video of it was quite helpful as a guide so thanks again!
Drone heaven indeed! I still love flying the drone so much haha it never gets old. Thank you so much for purchasing a mug! Glad to hear our video for the park was helpful! Isn't it so cool out there? Man we're jealous of your Oregon adventures!
@@AdventuresofAplusK Drone are super cool but the only thing I don't like is how much smaller and farther away it makes things look. Might be time for me to upgrade to the Air3 with that 70mm lens....💸
Totally agree, scenic byway 12 and the Escalante area are such outstanding places. Awesome road trip region. Did some overnight hikes there, Calf creek, Lower death hollow, Coyote gulch ... best hikes ever ...
Safe travels
Those are great spots!
I love watching you guys explore lesser seen areas of the US! The national parks are amazing, but there's a big beautiful country outside of national park boundaries too! I would love to see you guys visit Missouri again, I'm definitely biased but it's definitely underrated
We love the NPs, but you're so right! There is so many other great spots to see! We were pleasantly surprised by Missouri! We'd love to return one day!
Great video.
Funny timing! Exactly 2 years ago, we were sleeping on the La Sal moutain range, high in the forest area. The day before, we were sleeping somewhere on dirt roads next to the Colorado scenic road :D This place of the US is so magical, and we can't wait to travel to North America again to see these landscapes another time. So many outdoor adventures to experience there, and as you say, many gems outside of the NP with less crowds. Thanks for sharing, A+K!
The contrast in scenery is one of the best things about that area! Yes so much to see and do there too! You could never be bored!
I love you guys are using those bikes. Gravel bikes are the Swiss Army knives of bikes. You can ride them anywhere.
We LOVE our bikes!
What a beautiful part of the US. Enjoyed the video emensly.
Wow! That 4x4 ride. Watching your video is the only way I would be able to experience it. My vertigo makes adventures like that too far out of my comfort zone.
Great driving, Adam.
We're glad we could share!
Love the video. We’re actually going to be checking out Hanksville, Capital Reef, and on down thru Escalante next week.
Awesome! We hope you have a great time!
You guys really have the best videos !
Thank you!
Tacos the best way to end the adventure!
We appreciate your hardwork behind the scenes (drone shots, set ups etc) You produce movie/TV quality films! We Watched the entire video and loved the entire adventure!
Where is the TRAVEL CHANNEL?…they should seek you two out! Bravo!
Thanks guys amazing video great work! ~Cara ❤
Thank you! ❤️
I love all your videos!! We've copied your itineraries and never regretted it!! You should check out the Shawnee National Forest sometime! It's so gorgeous!!
That’s awesome to hear! Thank you for watching!
More shirtless Adam in the sun, he needs to get a tan 😆
Haha not a fan of my epic farmer’s tan!? 😂
Was just there this weekend as I try to get in one to two trips a year from Boulder, CO. And, SO many other places to see, hike, MTB (sorry)than just the NP's! and, the colors in the morning and evening...